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Each year the American Kidney Fund honors people who inspire us in the fight against kidney disease. Do you know a dialysis or transplant patient with an inspirational story? Nominate him or her for our 2013 Hero of Hope award, which we’ll present at our gala, The Hope Affair, on Oct. 29 in Washington, D.C.
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“Changing Lives,” the American Kidney Fund’s 2012 Annual Report, is now available online. The report details AKF’s accomplishments in providing direct financial support to dialysis patients in need, as well as its health education and prevention efforts.
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Chicago proclaimed May 11 as Kidney Action Day in the Windy City, and a lineup of elected officials turned out to help the American Kidney Fund reach people at risk for kidney disease. A celebrity chef, a fitness trainer to the stars and the White Sox mascot entertained the crowd. Watch a slideshow of the event.
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The Disaster Relief Program is providing emergency grants to help dialysis patients affected by recent tornadoes and other disasters. Funds are used to replace medications, food and household items and pay for essentials, such as transportation to dialysis if they have been displaced.
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Walk anywhere – on a treadmill, in your neighborhood, at a local park – and be part of the American Kidney Fund Virtual Walk. As a Virtual Walker, you set your own goals and your own pace, and you ask friends and family members to pledge to support you.
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AKF works with organizations nationwide to carry out our mission. Learn more about our partner organizations.
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